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title: "Discovery Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2024-08-06"
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# Discovery Support

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1699a54f-1b85-4fc8-8128-4bf2250f5eab

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed a procurement process titled "Discovery Support" within the software support services industry category. This process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £110,880, covers the period from 6th August 2024 to 1st April 2025. The services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key details, including the awarded contract notice and signed contract, were published on 6th August 2024.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality technical support to government defence sectors. Large enterprises like NTEGRA LIMITED, the awarded supplier, which have considerable resources and technical expertise, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in these contracts can lead to growth through increased visibility, enhanced reputation, and the potential for future collaboration with government bodies. The DSTL seeks reliable partners that can contribute to pivotal technological advancements in defence and security.

## Notice

Contract awarded - notice for transparency purposes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5950fe-4271-4a56-9507-bab3fc56555e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2024 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,880 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NTEGRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5950fe-4271-4a56-9507-bab3fc56555e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5950fe-4271-4a56-9507-bab3fc56555e
  6th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f80488eb-d8ac-4aae-a6b3-c526045ac087

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